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In August 1969, Pastor Wenger was assigned to serve as interim pastor. Later that year, he accepted our call and is still with us. It is with his guidance that we celebrate this Centennial today. During 1970, the parsonage was enlarged. Most of the work was done by members of the Congregation, thereby reducing the cost of labor. Arendt Danielson led the carpentry while Sam and Harry Johnson did the greater part of the electrical work. Many of the men who are retired helped as much as they could.

In 1941, under the leadership of Reverend Norson, a Brotherhood was organized. It continued to function for several years until interest and attendance lagged and it was finally discontinued. Highlights of their activities were the pancake suppers which they served.

Many years before, a similar organization was formed in the Trondhjem Congregation. It was known as the Men's Society and had met regularly on a Sunday P.M. for many years.

Likewise, Mrs. Norson had organized a group of teen-aged girls in what was known as Lutheran Daughters of the Reformation or in short, the L.D.R. It was that group that sponsored the first Mother-Daughter tea and Banquet. It continued for several years but was finally discontinued.

At one time the smaller children were organized in a group, namely, Lutheran Children of the Reformation or the L.C.R.

The younger group has for many years been very active. Years ago it was known as "The Young People's Society". Later, the name was changed to Luther League. In the former Trondhjem Congregation, the meetings were held in the homes. Old and young alike attended - - but the business and programs were conducted mostly by the younger group. The young people in United Lutheran met in the church basement. In 1949, Harold Verhulst, Vera Johnson, Arlene Larson, and Robert Mead represented our church at an International Luther League Convention in Saskatoon, Canada. Since that time several young people have attended similar conventions each year. The last twenty years, the Leaguers sponsor a Sunrise Easter Service followed by Easter Breakfast.

Our Sunday School has always been outstanding and still is. Whether large or small, it is a very important branch of the Church. One of the highlights of the Sunday School year is the annual Christmas program, followed by treats for the children. At present, there is an enrollment of 89 pupils including Kindergarten and Bible Class. Fourteen teachers, under the supervision of the Superintendent, Mrs. John Fox, carry on the very important instructions. In later years, a Vacation Bible School of one or two weeks is conducted each summer. A program at the close of Bible school completes the Sunday school year which is reopened in the fall.

Through the efforts of some of the Bible School Teachers, the children have planted and set out plants around church - - this adding beauty to its' surroundings. For several years, Mrs. George Caliebe assumed the responsibility of keepingthe flowers welI watered.

We have always had people interested in praising God through music and song. The records tell us that Ole Peterson, one of the first charter members led the singing at that time. It was he who gave the two tall candlesticks to the Trondhiem Church. One of his last services was placing them on the altar in that church. When that congregation merged with United Lutheran, the candlesticks were brought here along with the communion cup and plate. At the request of Pastor Wenger, the Altar Guild had the candlesticks refinished. They were placed on the Altar at the confirmation service in 1971 and are lit at each communion service. Incidentally, one of the confirmants of that class is a great granddaughter of Ole Peterson, namely, Corinne Sue Turnquist.

Records do not tell us of a regular choir until Reverend Aaberg came. Mrs. Aaberg was a musician and organized a choir. Some of the members were: Mrs. Dahl, Mr. and Mrs. Iverson, Elmer Johnson, John T. Johnson, Tommy Erickson, and Dollie Johnson Aberg. Of those mentioned, Tommy Erickson is the only one with us now. As the younger ones grew, they,too, took part in the choir.

When Pastor Norson came, he organized a Ladies chorus. It consisted of approximately 15 - 20 ladies, some of whom are with us yet, but not active in the present choir. They are: Alice Behrens, Louise Ellingson, Glenora Voie, Ruth Bertz, Leona Tieman, and Lillian Warner, who was one of their pianists. She still is organist for church services with BerdelleNeilsen, her assistant. Some of the other organists at that time were: Mrs. Norson, Caroline Schwarze, and Marie Johnson. It was for the Ladies chorus that the first choir gowns were purchased. They were maroon with white collars. During the years Pastor Nelson was here, the choir was composed of mixed voices under the direction of Alice Behrens, with Lillian Warner, organist and Louise Ellingson, assistant. it was during that time that we purchased our first electric organ. Up to that time, we had a piano on the main floor, with a pump organ in the balcony. As time went on, the choir continued, but gradually the older

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